Urumqi Departure Southern Xinjiang Tourist Routes_Tourist Routes Going South from Urumqi

There are multiple options for southern Xinjiang tourist routes departing from Urumqi. Here are some recommended routes:​

1. 10-Day Essential Route​

Day1: Depart from Urumqi​

Day2: Urumqi – Kuitun​

Day3: Kuitun – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak​

Day4: Bayanbulak Town – Bayanbulak Grassland – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa​

Day5: Visit Kuqa王府 and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves​

Day6: Kuqa – Hotan (take the desert highway, cross the Taklamakan Desert)​

Day7: Hotan – Kashgar City (can visit Kashgar Night Market in the evening)​

Day8: Kashgar City – China-Pakistan Friendship Highway – Tashkurgan County (enjoy the scenery of the Pamir Plateau)​

Day9: Tashkurgan County – Dragon’s Spine Road – Kashgar Old Town​

Day10: Kashgar Old Town (can visit Xiangfei Garden, etc.)​

2. 8 Days 7 Nights Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle​

Day1: Depart from Urumqi, first visit the International Bazaar; then explore Lingguan Lane, and visit the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum in the evening​

Day2: Depart from Urumqi, cross Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, and arrive in Korla City​

Day3: Delve into the Tarim Huyanglin Park and then proceed to Kuqa County​

Day4: Challenge the Grand Canyon of Tomur Scenic Area in Tianshan, Xinjiang​

Day5: Explore the history and culture of Kashgar Prefecture​

Day6: Visit Baisha Lake, Mustag Atash Pass Glacier Park, Aral Golden Grass Beach, and Kashgar Ancient Stone City​

Day7: Experience the beautiful scenery of the Dragon’s Spine Road, Bandier Blue Lake, and Karakul Lake​

3. Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Travel Guide​

Day1: Departure – Urumqi​

Day2: Urumqi – Intercity Train – Korla – Lop Nor Village​

Day3: Korla – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa​

Day4: Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu​

Day5: Aksu – Bachu Red Sea Scenic Area – Yuepuhu​

Day6: Yuepuhu – Kashgar Cattle and Sheep Bazaar – Kashgar​

Day7: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County​

Day8: Taxkorgan County – Pamir Tourist Area – Kashgar​

Day9: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Free Activities​

Day10: Kashgar – Return Trip​

These routes cover multiple famous attractions and unique experiences in southern Xinjiang, and can be selected based on personal time and preferences. During the trip, it is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance and book accommodation and transportation to ensure a smooth journey.​